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Saudi hay demand to drive US exports: Rabobank
The Dutch bank said that water conservation policies may drive Saudi companies to seek acquisitions, joint ventures and long-term supply contracts to meet demand for high-quality hay.
Zimbabwe’s ag sector gets $242m boost from EU, FAO
The funding will go towards increasing productivity through sustainable practices, ensuring food security, and promoting resilience and climate change mitigation.
Water Asset Management raises $30m
The second real assets vehicle from the water-focused New York-headquartered firm has a $300m target.
Blue Sky over halfway towards A$300m fund target – exclusive
The listed Australian alternatives manager has raised around A$180m for the fund, which will target water entitlements, irrigated farmland and integrated supply chain infrastructure.
Dutch fund supports northern Nigerian farmers
Two Dutch government-linked entities have collaborated to provide a $4m loan supporting efforts of smallholder farmers in northern Nigeria to boost yields and adapt to climate change.
PSP plans almond and water-focused US ag platform
The Canadian pension giant says it “plans to build scale in US agriculture” having increased its agriculture exposure by more than 11% in a year.
US farm economy stabilizing: Farmer Mac
In its quarterly agricultural outlook, Farmer Mac sounded a note of optimism on farmers’ net income and detailed recent conditions throughout in the US agricultural economy.
Spark backs indoor farms with $7.3m Series B
Freight Farms converts shipping containers into internet-connected growing spaces to produce green leafy vegetables hydroponically.
Joanna Plains property attracts strong PE interest
Located north of Perth with its own water resource and easy access to the Dampier gas pipeline, the 6,679-hectare property has already drawn interest from private equity investors within a week of being put on the block.